Building a New Home Network
Home network setup can be complicated by many "what if" issues. To answer questions about your home networking needs, we've developed an interactive tool that explains what you need to know about building a new home network (or rebuilding an existing one):
Launch the Home Network Interactive Advisor
Using this tool, you will learn whether a traditional hub, switch, router, or perhaps some wireless gear is needed for your home. Then, you'll get additional tips for assembling this gear into a functioning network configuration and maximizing its potential.
For best results, be ready to provide the following details about your home network:

how many computers you want to network
whether you have any mobile computers at home
the operating system(s) running on your home computers
the type of Internet service you have at home
what you plan to use your home network for
where networked computers will be located inside the home
and some of your personal preferences

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